How to tell difference between 1.9 and 2.0 TDI?

[brenno]

First post.....though I've been reading for a while.

Assuming both cars have been debadged and both are Comfortlines, is there an easy way to tell the difference between a 1.9 and 2.0 TDI?

To me, they would appear exactly the same right?

Are there any noticeable or obvious differences?

[brackie]

Externally and internally...just the same. But drive them and you'll notice the difference immediately! And welcome!

[eestison]

Externally and internally...just the same. But drive them and you'll notice the difference immediately! And welcome!

i could not agree more.

oh, and welcome!

[brenno]

Ta for the welcome.

My point is, that if by chance you see a TDI in a car yard with no badges, how are you meant to tell them apart? You may not have the luxury of being able to compare with another, so is there a definitive way to set them apart in that situation?

Say a crafty salesperson decides to sell a 1.9 as a 2.0. I have seen a 1.9 advertised as a 2.0 but the Trendline spec was a bit of a giveaway.

[Guy_H]

Engine code!

[brenno]

Excellent

Do you have the different engine codes on hand by chance?

[mikinoz]

Look at the delivery sticker in the logbook.

[gtimk5]

Check out the Kws in the front of the service manual and I am not sure if the engine cover actually has 2l on it??
Welcome to the forum, its great to have you here!
Cheers, Andrew

[Guy_H]

1.9's

BKC, BRU

2.0's

AZV, BKD

Good luck

[TDI DSG]

The grills are different - the black cross hatch grill under the number plate is more open/has bigger holes on the 2.0 than the 1.9. If you have a look its obvious on 07 models anyway.